The Snowman and the Snowdog

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So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do - he builds a Snowdog too! Then, later that night, something magical happens... and Billy embarks on the most wonderful snowy adventure. When Billy and his mother move to a new house and Billy's dog dies and winter comes, Billy is lonely and writes to Santa for a new dog. He trips over a loose floorboard and discovers the accessories of a snowman. He builds a snowman and snowdog and magic happens as they fly to the North Pole and Santa gives Billy a dog collar which magically turns snowdog into a real dog. Alas the next day the dog is still here but the snowman has melted. Why can’t the snowman go near the fireplace? Use this as the starting point for discussions about temperature, freezing and melting.

The Snowman and the Snowdog by Raymond Briggs | Waterstones

The Snowman and the Snowdog Activity Book: The Snowman and the Snowdog Activity BookThe Snowman and the Snowdog Activity Bo Use the images of the boy making the snowman to write a sequence of instructions that teach others how to make the perfect snowman.But one day he decides to go out and make a snowman when he runs across an old picture. He ends up making a Snowman and a Snowdog and they magically come to life overnight and take him on an awesome adventure. At the end of the book Santa gives the boy a special gift. Story: A boy is mourning the loss of his dog when he finds a photograph of another boy with his snowman. Using the image as inspiration, he builds another snowman and also a snow dog. Together, they have an adventure, flying and exploring. Based on the original classic by Raymond Briggs, which has sold over 8.5 million copies and is available in fifteen languages, the story and illustrations are by the creators of the animated special by the same name." The Snowman flies again in this follow-up to the much-loved Christmas classic - now celebrating its 10th anniversary! A trailer for ‘The Snowman and the Snowdog’ is shown below. Could you make a trailer for ‘The Snowman’?

The Snowman - Teaching Ideas The Snowman - Teaching Ideas

Later that night, something magical happens, taking Billy on the most wonderful Christmas adventure. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family!Write an alternative ending for the story and imagine a new adventure that the boy and snowman could have together. Billy and his mum have moved into a new house, but Billy isn’t very full of Christmas cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away. One winter’s night, a snowman comes to life and a magical adventure begins…’. Use this idea as the starting point for your own story. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.